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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the cable types below would be best used in an H1 transmission trunk line?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the media access method and the message frame structure?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a series of 10 coils to the slave device?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "C"?
Which of the cable types below is not generally used for DeviceNet segments?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to effectively alert operators to a communication system failure?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Mark"?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the operators to interact with the GUI?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "B"?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is there alarm shelving and some refresher training?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy involved in evaluating changes to the alarm system?
Which of the recommended standards below would be best described as an unbalanced transmission system?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as a widespread system of water collection and distribution?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input status register?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would be responsible for integration of security measures such as encryption?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the operating conditions automatically suppress an alarm?
There are several duties done by each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where the basic process control is performed?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will have the least amount of scalability?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?